Major Update in UFC Class Action Lawsuit
A major development has occurred in the class action lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied the promotion’s appeal, setting the stage for a potential trial in 2024.
Judge Boulware’s Fast-Track
Judge Boulware is determined to move the case along at a rapid pace. He has requested that all documents related to the UFC antitrust lawsuit be unsealed, with only a few redactions for health and contact information.
Recent Court Filings
Over the last week, several motions and exhibits have been filed with the court as part of the legal process. As a result of Judge Boulware’s orders, the majority of these filings were not redacted.
Unsealed Documents Reviewed
Bloody Elbow has gone through the recently unsealed documents, one in particular containing 1,500 words.
Conclusion
It appears that the UFC class action lawsuit is progressing quickly and a trial is likely to take place in 2024. Judge Boulware has requested that all documents related to the case be unsealed, with limited redactions, and Bloody Elbow has been reviewing the newly unsealed documents.
